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January 08, 2024 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count 2024 Volunteer Registration Now Open! January 26th!

Friday, January 26th, 2024, is the Sonoma County Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Street Count for all populations of persons experiencing homelessness! We will have 5 regional deployment sites located in North County, West County, Sonoma Valley, Petaluma, and Santa Rosa; locations will be announced at a later date. We are seeking volunteers to help with the count this year and would love your support! Read full story


January 05, 2024 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for January 5, 2024

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Help available for older adults, people with disabilities; 2) Learn how to navigate the county’s hiring process on January 25; and 3) Save the date: Next community webinar on homelessness will take place January 31 Read full story


January 04, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 January 2024 Short Newsletter

Supervisor Gorin will be speaking at the State of the Valley event hosted by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce. All are welcomed to attend. Read full story


December 29, 2023 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Monte Rio/Villa Grande Waste Water Solutions Pilot Project - Community Meeting

A community meeting was held on November 29, 2023 regarding the waste water solutions pilot project for the Monte Rio/Villa Grande area. Read full story


December 29, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for December 29, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Learn how to recycle your Christmas tree; 2) Find out how to improve the energy efficiency of your home at Jan. 6 workshop; 3) Prop. 47 advisory committee to discuss services that keep people out of jail on January 17; and 3) Other County of Sonoma news of note. Read full story


December 22, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 December 2023 Newsletter

The end of a busy year always sneaks up on me! Just like any other year, 2023 had its ups and downs, but there were many highlights to reflect on in these final weeks. Read full story


December 22, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for December 22, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Tips for winter weather driving and preparedness; 2) AB 114 Community-based program funding deadline Jan. 5; 3) Cold and flu season reminder ahead of the holidays; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


December 21, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Notice of Intent to Award: Bids for Interim Housing Site Meal Preparation & Delivery Services

The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the bids received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Lemus Family Enterprises Inc., dba Taqueria Sol Azteca. Read full story



December 21, 2023 | Department of Health Services

How to get help in Sonoma County: A Community Webinar on Homelessness (#3)

You are invited to participate in an online public forum on homelessness on Wednesday, January 31st from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The forum will begin with a brief discussion on how to get help for homelessness, followed by an “open forum” style Q&A session. It will feature Kaitlin Carney with HomeFirst and Thai Hilton with the Sonoma County Department of Health Services Ending Homelessness Team. This is an opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about getting help for homelessness in Sonoma County. Read full story